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Civil Engineering New Graduate | Long Island, NY

100% Employee-Owned Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Civil Engineering New Graduate in Long Island, NY to support civil engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, and site drainage and grading design. This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one.

You'll support project planning and scheduling, collaborate with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to client communication, quality control, and safety-focused project delivery. The role aligns with the team's environmental, municipal, and wastewater work, with opportunities to support water and sewer systems, stormwater, and community infrastructure while delivering resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure.

At a Glance

Location: Long Island, NY

Discipline: Civil

Markets: Environmental; Municipal; Wastewater

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Up to 5%

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, site drainage and grading designs, and learning the civil engineering trade.

• Perform basic calculations based on assignment, including hydraulic calculations, traffic projections, piling or rebar calculations, and calculations to balance site earthwork.

• Assist in designing water and sewer systems for smaller private and larger municipal systems.

• Assist with grading and stormwater designs for commercial, industrial, and residential site plans.

• Work within the project's monetary budget and support project planning, scheduling, and execution to meet project deadlines and objectives.

• Interact with clients to understand needs, gather project requirements, communicate technical information effectively, and help build and maintain client relationships through professional communication.

• Assist with documenting design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress.

• Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.

• Participate in quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet quality standards, industry standards, and client requirements.

• Prioritize safety and regulatory compliance, interpret state and local design criteria, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in civil engineering while contributing to research, development, and innovation efforts.

What You'll Bring

Required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required

Skills and Abilities

• Basic skills or knowledge with AutoCAD Civil 3D software and the ability to complete AutoCAD training sessions as quickly as possible

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges

• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

• Engineer in Training (EIT) License preferred

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds

• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull

• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

About the Team

• New York-based civil and environmental team skewed toward municipal and wastewater work

• Sewer engineering, SWPPP, and community-infrastructure design across Long Island and NYC

• Higher-education and healthcare projects including LIU, St. Joseph's University, and Southampton Hospital

• Landscape architecture, planning, and environmental services in-house

• Recent work includes Great Neck Water Pollution Control Sewer, Government; LIU College of Science, Education; and Southampton Hospital EOR, Healthcare.

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

• Consultancy 101: our structured development program that builds your consulting and technical foundation from day one

• An assigned mentor to guide your growth from day one

• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology

• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

• Employee ownership (ESOP): fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing

• PE, SE, and other license exam prep, with a clear path from EIT to PE

• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)

• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription

State of New York Salary Range: $78,000-$82,000 per year

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate's experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com.

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today and start building your civil engineering career on projects that support communities and critical infrastructure.